I've just been done by the Police

[100%Bitch]

The figure of 70 came from the police officer. This figure should have been a reading on the meter he used to measure the glass, the meter is called a tintman. I don't know if that's a percentage figure or some other measurement of light.

Come on Dave it's Tuesday, what did MB say?

 

[television]

Come on Dave it's Tuesday, what did MB say?

I have looking at the thread every 10 mins for an update

 

[rf065]

Light is measured with a light meter that measure CDM I think

The legal limits for window tinting are a
minimum of:
● 70 per cent VLT for side windows
● 75 per cent VLT for windscreens on
vehicles first used after April 1985 and
70 per cent VLT for those first used prior
to that date.

VLT = Visual Light Transmission


If you do not have less light than this going through the window, they are not illegal.

Russ

 

[Dave's E55 AMG]

I've not got her back yet, there keeping her overnight because of the SBC problem that I mentioned on the other thread http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=34668

I mentioned it to the service manger this morning to look into it for me, so we'll have to wait till tomorrow now - sorry guys.

 

[television]

Thank you Dave, I did not link them

 

[Apial]

In theory the police could book me when I'm reversing as the back window is virtually black and you can't see a damn thing.

Only if you have one door mirror.

 

[Dave's E55 AMG]

Only if you have one door mirror.

That's usually the case with my reversing

 

[100%Bitch]

SBC?

Is that Simple, Black Colouring (on the windows) :lol:

 

[Dave's E55 AMG]

SBC?

Is that Simple, Black Colouring (on the windows) :lol:

Ha ha ha very funny - can't wait to meet you some day

 

[100%Bitch]

Ha ha ha very funny - can't wait to meet you some day

Oh boy, you would be soooooooooooooooooo disappointed. :lol:

 

[television]

The legal limits for window tinting are a
minimum of:
● 70 per cent VLT for side windows
● 75 per cent VLT for windscreens on
vehicles first used after April 1985 and
70 per cent VLT for those first used prior
to that date.

VLT = Visual Light Transmission


If you do not have less light than this going through the window, they are not illegal.

Russ

Thank you Russ

 

[cobe]

100% bitch

No I still have them(b**ls that is) finally learn't to say "no" instead of my usuall laid back "what ever":grin::grin:

 

[hawk20]

Anyone see Beckham's Bentley on TV news tonight: the windows in front of the B pillar looked as though they'd been painted with Black Hammerite!

 

[Dave's E55 AMG]

Anyone see Beckham's Bentley on TV news tonight: the windows in front of the B pillar looked as though they'd been painted with Black Hammerite!

It's always the same -"them & us"

 

[Dave's E55 AMG]

So we have some feedback from MB regarding the front side glass tints. To start with it's a film and not the glass, which means I'll have to change the the film and come down on the tint scale to stay within the present law OR leave it and chance my arm as it where. They don't do tinting at this dealership and MB have not offered any compensation or a donation to having it done (so in other words on your bike)but they did put me on to someone who does it for them. The service generally went ok. The next servie is due in 9.3K miles and will be a D+ "can't wait"!!

 

[100%Bitch]

No I still have them(b**ls that is) finally learn't to say "no" instead of my usuall laid back "what ever":grin::grin:

About time too by the sounds of it otherwise you would have been a Jaffa. :lol:

 

[philharve]

Vehicle tinting regulations - 1st January 2004

Hi All

I spotted this ...

http://www.sctints.co.uk/qas_thelaw.php

REGARDS

Phil

 

[hawk20]

Hi All

I spotted this ...

http://www.sctints.co.uk/qas_thelaw.php

REGARDS

Phil

What a great link. Makes it so clear to all that I have taken out this useful section: -
The Window tinting Regulation was amended from 1st January 2004.
This Regulation amendment now clearly rules out any tinted films being applied to driver windows (Front doors).

The Regulation states 70% of visible light must pass through the drivers windows including any other substrate fitted to the glass. Many people misunderstand the regulation and presume that 70% allows a 30% tint - It doesn't! Glass does not let in 100% of light. Clear glass only allows approximately 86% of light to pass & the slight tint of standard manufactured glass varies from the 70% maximum limit up to approx 80% of light passing through, thus any film being applied to these windows will drop the light transmissions to below the regulation limit.

If your front windows are tinted to any level you do risk being stopped by either Traffic Police or VOSA (Vehicle & Operator Services Agency) they have light meters to test the light that passes through your glass. If you have a subtle tint fitted then you should just be asked for it to be removed, if you have dark front door windows you could be told you
can’t drive your car any further and face a fine and points on your licence!

 

[Dave's E55 AMG]

That's interesting link.

Above 30% Visible Light Transmission (Less Severe Window Tints)
The owner or driver of such a vehicle will be required to have the tinted film removed from the windows under the direction of either a Rectification Notice or a Delayed Prohibition Notice, A period of grace will apply for a limited number of days (normally ten) during which time the vehicle may be driven whilst the rectification work is to be completed. In either case, the vehicle will need to be inspected by either a Police Officer or Vehicle Inspectorate Officer to confirm that the glass has been restored to a compliant condition. Prosecution is unlikely in such circumstances provided the vehicle owner complies fully.

Going off this paragraph, I was not issued a Rectification Notice or a Delayed Prohibition Notice. Just a fixed penalty fine and told to be on my way.

 

[100%Bitch]

Contact the Chief Constable and ask him why.